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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.37, 545.13 and 178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.37, 545.13 and 178.14 is: 267.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.37 : 545.13 = 178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.37/545.13 = 178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.37x = 545.13 × 178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.37x = 97,109.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,109.46/363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.25

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